JOHN RAMOS, of Somerset checks out a drum among many other musical instruments for sale at the Snowline Hospice Holiday Celebration on Placerville Drive on Friday, November 9th. Democrat photo by Shelly Thorene

MICAH WHITCOMBE, 2 1/2, of Placerville, checks out a reindeer ornament for sale at the Snowline Hospice Holiday Celebration on Placerville Drive on Friday, November 9th. Shoppers in search of holiday items and were treated to a delicious assortment of hors d' oeuvres and beverages. Democrat photo by Shelly Thorene